Congratulations to Brooke Mitchell, a fifth grade student at The CMIT South Elementary, for being the 1st place winner of PGCEA Essay Contest for the elementary school level. You have made the entire school community proud. #levelup

Patrice Harrell-Carter
Principal

Parents, Getting your child here to school on time is vitally important. There were 234 students tardy this week. Here is the breakdown: 12/17: 47 12/18: 52 12/19: 45 12/20: 45 12/21: 45 Arriving late to school can also mean that students miss out on activities designed to build connections with their peers, potentially impacting their social interactions and creating a greater sense of alienation from their classmates. Source: https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/the-effect-of-student-tardiness-on-learning. The door in the back for the cafeteria closes at 8:00a.m sharp!!!! We start letting student's into the building through the Main Office at 8:00a.m. We will not let student's ENTER the building in the front until 8:00a.m unless you have a conference or meeting with a teacher/admin that works at CMIT South ES. Please remember that your child is consider late to school at 8:06a.m. A parent/guardian MUST come into the school to sign their student in on the late arrival sheet when your child is walking through the doors at 8:06a.m. Front Desk Staff

Stacy Williams, Receptionist swilliams@cmitsouthes.org

The staff members show off their ugly sweaters.

Patrice Harrell-Carter
Principal

Faculty Holiday Spirit is in full effect!

Patrice Harrell-Carter
Principal

Liam Seeram (pictured in red blazer) is the Top Seller of items for the Mid-Atlantic Fundraiser. John thompson won Top Seller by total value of sale for the Mid-Atlantic Fundraiser.

Patrice Harrell-Carter Principal

December Holiday! The best time of year to look back and reflect on how much we have learned. Best time for scholars to catch up on work missed. Best time to read that book you have always wanted to read and spend time with family and friends. REMINDERS- PGCPS winter packets for 1st -5th graders are on the website. Print and have students read and practice each day. Even if they read for 20 minutes each day, it will make a great impact on their learning. The website for packets:-https://www1.pgcps.org/search.aspx?q=winter%20student%20enrichment%20packetsHappy Holidays. Parents and guardians have a great time away from school. Be safe and make it a break well spent.

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

On behalf of the entire CMIT South Elementary School community, we cannot thank you enough for providing us with new school paraphernalia. We are most appreciative.

Patrice Harrell-Carter
Principal

View the phases of a STEM Fair Project at The CMIT South Elementary School. Thank you for sharing you hard work, Kamal. Photos Courtesy of the Wright-Cunningham Family--Thank you for sharing.

Patrice Harrell-Carter
Principal

"Everything starts from a dot." -Wassily Kadinsky

Brittney Frei

Seasons greetings Parents and Guardians, I've heard from some kids that told me they had a good time working on underhand throwing this week and liked the games. ALL students were impressed with and couldn't help but find themselves trying out the hopscotch courts painted. I even got my early holiday wish of spreading cheer through introducing 4-square ! Its tough to learn at first, but once kids learn the tricks, it grows on you fast. ARRIVALS / DISMISSALS: We are still seeing parents/siblings getting out of cars to get their children out. It is an arduous process, but the CMIT STAFF are the only people who are allowed to walk among the traffic as we are held liable and not parents/other siblings. Parents must also wait in the 2 car lines for arrival and dismissal times. The bus lane is for BUSES ONLY and for getting cars out of traffic who already have their children. It is NOT an express lane. My outside staff and I are going to have to call administration on families that consistently do not follow these guidelines. Honking is also used for emergencies only. It has gotten worse over the past few weeks. Many families are patient in these matters and we thank you for your continued cooperation. Have a great holiday break and don't forget to stay active and read !

Garrett Loomer P.E. Teacher - Department Chair CMIT South Elementary gloomer@cmitsouthes.org

Ahh yes, the sweet sweet smell of Winter Break! Winter break packets were sent home today for both Math and Science. These packets will be entered into schoolmax as multiple homework assignments, so it will need to be returned to school Jan 2, completed. As a reminder if a student loses their packet or insists there is nothing for them to do, please direct them to Khan Academy and Zearn (they have log in information for both) so that they can keep the concepts that we have learned this year fresh. Please take a minute to stop in the cafe to check the lost and found. As we know, the colder weather brings extra coats, jackets, and sweaters to the lost and found so if you're child is missing something that would be a great place to check. Students have been working very hard for this first half of the year and I am extremely proud of their progress. The break is much needed and I hope they enjoy. I will see you when classes resume on Jan 2! As always, thank you for your continued support and Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

-Ms. Libebe

Third Grade has worked really hard this week! They are so ready for winter break and they totally deserve it! This week we finished up reading "Tops and Bottoms" by Janet Stevens. Then we took time writing on their Winter Stories, which I am so excited to get to read over break! Over break they do have a winter assignment to complete. I will also be sending home an extra credit packet. It is a test practice since PARCC season will be upon us soon! I hope you and your family have a nice winter break. Get tons of rest and see you next year! Snowflakes and Hot Coco,

-Ms. Pavignano

Greetings Parents/ Guardians, Thank you for your support. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Thank you, Mrs. AK Technology Teacher

Mrs. Ak

Hello Thee CMIT Family May you have a truly great winter break-for those who celebrate during this season-Happy Holidays to you and your family! Thanks for the wonderful gifts and wishes. I wish everyone a safe, fun, relaxed winter break. See you soon in 2019

DM Davis, Professional School Counselor, CMIT South ES, ddavis@cmitsouthes.org

Please enjoy these candid shots of our CMIT South Tiger Staff Holiday Party! We had a blast letting our hair down and enjoying great company!

Lucy Waters-Sutherland Registrar/Secretary CMIT South Elementary Lwaters@cmitsouthes.org 240-767-4820 http://cmitsouthelementary.org/